November 11 in American History
The guns of the Western Front fell silent at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The armistice ended the fighting in a war that killed some 20 million people. Originally marked as Armistice Day, the American holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor everyone who has worn the uniform.
In 1918: the Armistice ends World War I. The guns of the Western Front fell silent at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
The guns of the Western Front fell silent at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The armistice ended the fighting in a war that killed some 20 million people. Originally marked as Armistice Day, the American holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor everyone who has worn the uniform.
November 11 is the anniversary of Veterans Day — The Armistice — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Founded 1918.
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